Church of the Nativity undergoes facelift

By DANIELA BERRETTA
Associated Press

BETHLEHEM, West Bank - As visitors descend upon Bethlehem this holiday season, they will notice a different look for the Church of the Nativity. Wrapped in scaffolding, the basilica located at the site traditionally regarded as Jesus' birthplace is undergoing a much-needed facelift after 600 years.

Experts say that water is leaking from the rooftop and threatens to cause serious damage to mosaics and other artifacts.

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